That makes it more clearer putting it in spoilers :DOh also where it says this:Help: http://www.bonuslevel.org/forum/topic_15587.html] Click here if you want help with removing the messiness from your level.There's no link.

Umm..Lets say that I am a noob, and I want to make a new level.Suddenly i get redirected to this page, to read the tips etc.. I don't give this page a chance and think: "OMG! That is a lot to read just to make some lines and put the character on them!" and I go back and make a rubbish level.

The point is, this is too much. I know that you don't have to read it all just because you are making a level for RT. but when i first saw it i thought: woow. a noob would not read that.

Hello, I found out it's quite hard for beginners to make a good level now. Level expections are higher than before.That's why I made this tuto, but if you know somethings more, say, it in a comment, and I'll add it in this tuto.

Please note that you don't need to read all, it has individual leveltricks for each game, it's a lot of text, but you don't need to read it all.

Elevator challenges where you get up on a line while avoiding hedgehogs is1. boring.2. unoriginal, most of the time.3. has a big chance of not getting accepted.

Other hedgehogs challenges should also be avoided.In the edit tab of Rolling turtle there are a few pictures with things to avoid.Also don't steal levels and remake them, and don't add random creators to help you edit the level without their permission.Don't make indiana boulder - trips or mario levels, you aren't the first one to think about them.Those themes have been used hundreds of times and have a low chance of becoming accepted now.Also spend time on your level, you are supposed to make it as good as possible, not as fast.

Tips:

With paths or BG levels looks mostely nice, but don't forget to make paths stop on for example doors.

You can ask a good creator to help you for somethings you can't.

Platform levels are boring, unless you add somethings special on them.

Don't forget, it is a racing game, so elevator etc. are not sugested, paths also are uncommon, aswell as stars, so you shouldn't abuse them too.The editor is about the same as that one from HP(hog pop) but with less powerups.And you will have to do about the same things as in RT, but keep this a racing game!

Tips:

Line size 36 is good to fill gaps with here, and then cover the remaining holes with diagonal lines.

Don't forget to add checkpoints in levels that are long, or very hard! (this counts aswell for RT)

This is an action and timing game, paths are bugged down and zombies alore!Teleporters are suggested to create original levels, but don't abuse them! Also don't just put a bunch of zombies and a bunch of walls, this is one of the games that is story-sensitive.

Tips:Teleporters can be used a stick trap by putting the warp on the teleport itself.

Zombies can go throuugh walls when they are like this .' he can go just right between them!So you ought want to make that impossible.

Having to go through the zombies, and avoiding them and then taking the gun is more challengic than having the gun at the start and having a shooting-alore.

You can also make a teleporter warp you on another, and make that other warp yuo on a third etc. f you make enough ones you will get a teleporter trail and won't be able to get of it.

Having an intresting idea is hard there, so you will have to focus on themes, make the background fit the level, make a nice shape for the player and that's the recipe for a good level.Don't forget to take the background from the bitmap editor.

Tips:Bosses, if they fit with the theme, most of the time bring more fun to a level.

Try to avoid putting more than a certain amount of stick balls to the player.

Also one of the easier games.But since the board is even, the symetry freaks will have problems...In the editor all tiles look as big, but in gameplay they don't.The biggest problem is with spinners that can unintentionally make checkpoints inaccessible.So always test levels!It's also good to spend time on it, add curves to make it look neater...

Art doesn't need to be hard, puzzle neither. But puzzle needs to make you thinking.

layersLayers are an unique addition and help make levels even better!

Layers can be used to make the design better all this wasn't possible before!You can even hide certain blocks which gives you surprises!

And don't forget, layer 1 stacks on 2 and 3.Layer 2 stacks on 3.

Tips:Stick to one theme, unless you want to make a mixed style level.

Apparently there's a fill tool, like on paint.If you press F it will fill all connected tiles you're on from the same kind.

If you want to type words, type a letter in the small box, then press the black line under it. A block with the asked letter will be set in play.Try to be original, make a new concept.Or (however it may not always work) take an already existing concept and execute it better.

Appart from other games, there's an in editor working test phase ! It shows you how the level will look like.(powered stuff doesn't work there)

If you need to put a lot of like e.g. walls / checkpoints then don't forget about the "fill with selected" button!

Also if you see that your level isn't very in the middle, you can easily shift it using the shift buttons!

If you want to edit a layer, but need another layer to guide yourself, you can lock the layer that needs to guide you!

When you upload your level, you must show all used layers, or they will never be there in the gameplay.

A concept is an idea for some sort of thing that could be a minigame, or a game on itself, in the above example the concept is to smash all boulders before they block your path.Make sure the concept is unique and interesting.

A storyline, well, self-explanatory...There is a story in the level that the turtle/hog/monocled man/whatever has to investigate (In the example, somethings is weird with the moon, and he wants to know why, then get's even more problems he has to solve)Any story is possible, after all, it's a game. The possibelities are endless.The only thing you shouldn't do is make a level about Agent T trying to stop Dr. devil.For some unknown reason this story has been used over 20 times = unoriginal.

A theme, this class of levels is seldomly used, that's a pity because it's the best style (when executed correctely)themes always stick to whee they are, it can be the turtle who shrunk and must face ants, you must escape a toxic forest or whetever more.In the above example the theme is "zoo".

Another good idea is to combine a theme with a storyline, or a concept with a storyline.Or even all three (but that is pretty hard)

Concepts require mature path skillsStoryline requires strong storyThemed leels require respected drawing skillsSo if you are not good with paths, 2 more options are free.

Finding a concept.To find one you can try to mess up with paths in the editor, or to take a look outside, concepts are not alwazys mechanical, it can be:Jump to make a bird fly above or under obstacles.Turtle controls a tank he can fire to break certai things.Jump gear is on the moon and can jump higher(concept mixed with a theme)

Finding a storyline.The best way probabely is to read a book or watch a movie, but you can also think of one yourself.

Finding a theme.FInding a theme is probabely the easiest, take a look outside...Think about how life works (it really helps)In an everage room there are 600 objects that can make you think of a theme, it's up to you to find a good theme.Like you are in a bookshelf, you must escape a room, and you are small, you must jump from one rooftop to anotherSO good luck.

Make sure there is a gameplay in the level, a turtle getting really fat or "the easiest level ever" are not quite amuzing.

When making paths, if you create a path like this:O----------------------------Owhere the first node speed is 50 and the last is 0, it often takes a long time to slow down to 0, which is bad for gameplay. Its better to make paths in this way:O-------------------------O-Owhere the first/second node speed is 50 and, again, the last in 0, this means the total travel time is quicker, much more convenient and better for gameplay.

Double path speed: when making a path the you want to go faster than the 'Global speed 100', but you still want the object moving to go the same distance you can make 2 paths of global speed 100, and half their size, like so:O--------------------------------------O =Speed 100O------------------OO------------------O =speed 200!If you it to go faster than that then you can try diving the paths into thirds of quarters & so on.Also always check your levels for shortcuts, especially push !

General skills: The title: Since it's the first thing people will see of your level, spend time trying to get it to fit your level. Things like "My first level", "Short and Annoying" and "Awesome". Adjectives, positive or negative, will never be an appropriate title on their own, also try to avoid titles including info about yourself or your level-making experience.

The Thumbnail: This is forgotten by many inexperienced creators, but it is very important. Try to make it attractive as it's what gets people to your level.(take from gameplay with shift, in Ringmania take from BG editor)

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Hello, I found out it's quite hard for beginners to make a good level now. Level expections are higher than before.That's why I made this tuto, but if you know somethings more, say, it in a comment, and I'll add it in this tuto.

Please note that you don't need to read all, it has individual leveltricks for each game, it's a lot of text, but you don't need to read it all.

Elevator challenges where you get up on a line while avoiding hedgehogs is1. boring.2. unoriginal, most of the time.3. has a big chance of not getting accepted.

Other hedgehogs challenges should also be avoided.In the edit tab of Rolling turtle there are a few pictures with things to avoid.Also don't steal levels and remake them, and don't add random creators to help you edit the level without their permission.Don't make indiana boulder - trips or mario levels, you aren't the first one to think about them.Those themes have been used hundreds of times and have a low chance of becoming accepted now.Also spend time on your level, you are supposed to make it as good as possible, not as fast.

Tips:

With paths or BG levels looks mostely nice, but don't forget to make paths stop on for example doors.

You can ask a good creator to help you for somethings you can't.

Platform levels are boring, unless you add somethings special on them.

Don't forget, it is a racing game, so elevator etc. are not sugested, paths also are uncommon, aswell as stars, so you shouldn't abuse them too.The editor is about the same as that one from HP(hog pop) but with less powerups.And you will have to do about the same things as in RT, but keep this a racing game!

Tips:

Line size 36 is good to fill gaps with here, and then cover the remaining holes with diagonal lines.

Don't forget to add checkpoints in levels that are long, or very hard! (this counts aswell for RT)

This is an action and timing game, paths are bugged down and zombies alore!Teleporters are suggested to create original levels, but don't abuse them! Also don't just put a bunch of zombies and a bunch of walls, this is one of the games that is story-sensitive.

Tips:Teleporters can be used a stick trap by putting the warp on the teleport itself.

Zombies can go throuugh walls when they are like this .' he can go just right between them!So you ought want to make that impossible.

Having to go through the zombies, and avoiding them and then taking the gun is more challengic than having the gun at the start and having a shooting-alore.

You can also make a teleporter warp you on another, and make that other warp yuo on a third etc. f you make enough ones you will get a teleporter trail and won't be able to get of it.

Having an intresting idea is hard there, so you will have to focus on themes, make the background fit the level, make a nice shape for the player and that's the recipe for a good level.Don't forget to take the background from the bitmap editor.

Tips:Bosses, if they fit with the theme, most of the time bring more fun to a level.

Try to avoid putting more than a certain amount of stick balls to the player.

Also one of the easier games.But since the board is even, the symetry freaks will have problems...In the editor all tiles look as big, but in gameplay they don't.The biggest problem is with spinners that can unintentionally make checkpoints inaccessible.So always test levels!It's also good to spend time on it, add curves to make it look neater...

Art doesn't need to be hard, puzzle neither. But puzzle needs to make you thinking.

layersLayers are an unique addition and help make levels even better!

Layers can be used to make the design better all this wasn't possible before!You can even hide certain blocks which gives you surprises!

And don't forget, layer 1 stacks on 2 and 3.Layer 2 stacks on 3.

Tips:Stick to one theme, unless you want to make a mixed style level.

Apparently there's a fill tool, like on paint.If you press F it will fill all connected tiles you're on from the same kind.

If you want to type words, type a letter in the small box, then press the black line under it. A block with the asked letter will be set in play.Try to be original, make a new concept.Or (however it may not always work) take an already existing concept and execute it better.

Appart from other games, there's an in editor working test phase ! It shows you how the level will look like.(powered stuff doesn't work there)

If you need to put a lot of like e.g. walls / checkpoints then don't forget about the "fill with selected" button!

Also if you see that your level isn't very in the middle, you can easily shift it using the shift buttons!

If you want to edit a layer, but need another layer to guide yourself, you can lock the layer that needs to guide you!

When you upload your level, you must show all used layers, or they will never be there in the gameplay.

A concept is an idea for some sort of thing that could be a minigame, or a game on itself, in the above example the concept is to smash all boulders before they block your path.Make sure the concept is unique and interesting.

A storyline, well, self-explanatory...There is a story in the level that the turtle/hog/monocled man/whatever has to investigate (In the example, somethings is weird with the moon, and he wants to know why, then get's even more problems he has to solve)Any story is possible, after all, it's a game. The possibelities are endless.The only thing you shouldn't do is make a level about Agent T trying to stop Dr. devil.For some unknown reason this story has been used over 20 times = unoriginal.

A theme, this class of levels is seldomly used, that's a pity because it's the best style (when executed correctely)themes always stick to whee they are, it can be the turtle who shrunk and must face ants, you must escape a toxic forest or whetever more.In the above example the theme is "zoo".

Another good idea is to combine a theme with a storyline, or a concept with a storyline.Or even all three (but that is pretty hard)

Concepts require mature path skillsStoryline requires strong storyThemed leels require respected drawing skillsSo if you are not good with paths, 2 more options are free.

Finding a concept.To find one you can try to mess up with paths in the editor, or to take a look outside, concepts are not alwazys mechanical, it can be:Jump to make a bird fly above or under obstacles.Turtle controls a tank he can fire to break certai things.Jump gear is on the moon and can jump higher(concept mixed with a theme)

Finding a storyline.The best way probabely is to read a book or watch a movie, but you can also think of one yourself.

Finding a theme.FInding a theme is probabely the easiest, take a look outside...Think about how life works (it really helps)In an everage room there are 600 objects that can make you think of a theme, it's up to you to find a good theme.Like you are in a bookshelf, you must escape a room, and you are small, you must jump from one rooftop to anotherSO good luck.

Make sure there is a gameplay in the level, a turtle getting really fat or "the easiest level ever" are not quite amuzing.

When making paths, if you create a path like this:O----------------------------Owhere the first node speed is 50 and the last is 0, it often takes a long time to slow down to 0, which is bad for gameplay. Its better to make paths in this way:O-------------------------O-Owhere the first/second node speed is 50 and, again, the last in 0, this means the total travel time is quicker, much more convenient and better for gameplay.

Double path speed: when making a path the you want to go faster than the 'Global speed 100', but you still want the object moving to go the same distance you can make 2 paths of global speed 100, and half their size, like so:O--------------------------------------O =Speed 100O------------------OO------------------O =speed 200!If you it to go faster than that then you can try diving the paths into thirds of quarters & so on.Also always check your levels for shortcuts, especially push !

General skills: The title: Since it's the first thing people will see of your level, spend time trying to get it to fit your level. Things like "My first level", "Short and Annoying" and "Awesome". Adjectives, positive or negative, will never be an appropriate title on their own, also try to avoid titles including info about yourself or your level-making experience.

The Thumbnail: This is forgotten by many inexperienced creators, but it is very important. Try to make it attractive as it's what gets people to your level.(take from gameplay with shift, in Ringmania take from BG editor)